Casting Announced for Robin and Crocodile in Netflix’s One Piece Live Action Season 2

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Netflix inadvertently revealed key castings for the second season of *One Piece Live Action*, specifically for the characters Sir Crocodile and Nico Robin, through their official website. According to the announcement, Lera Abova will portray Nico Robin, while Joe Manganiello will take on the role of Sir Crocodile.

This unexpected casting information emerged shortly after Netflix’s *Geeked Week* presentation for *One Piece Live Action* season 2, which included a behind-the-scenes video hosted by Jeff Ward, who plays Buggy the Clown. The revelation of other casting news today came as a surprise, and as of this writing, Netflix has not yet addressed these unintentional announcements.

Netflix’s Unintentional Casting Reveal for One Piece Live Action Season 2

The information mentioned indicates that Netflix did not plan to disclose the castings for *One Piece Live Action* season 2 today. This is supported by the absence of any official statements or announcements via Netflix’s verified social media accounts. The details surfaced through an article on the Netflix website titled “One Piece Season 2: What We Know So Far.”

Although the post has been modified since its initial release, there are screenshots capturing the graphic with the castings, along with the original article subtitle that specifically mentioned the two actors. They were also listed alongside other newly announced season 2 cast members, including Charithra Chandran as Nefertari Vivi/Miss Wednesday, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, and more.

With Chandran and Ramamurthy’s castings generating significant debate among the series’ fanbase, the fan anticipation for Robin and Crocodile’s roles was notably high. Although reactions from fans are still emerging, initial feedback seems to show enthusiasm for both castings, with Manganiello’s portrayal of Crocodile receiving particularly favorable responses.

Robin’s casting has stirred some controversy, as the original casting call requested a Hispanic or Latino actress for the role. Some fans praised this choice for its alignment with Robin’s Alabasta appearance, while others highlighted comments made by the manga’s creator, Eiichiro Oda, suggesting that Robin would be of Russian descent. Overall, even with potential controversies, it’s likely that many fans will accept the casting decision positively.

*One Piece Live Action* season 2 is set to continue Netflix’s adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga series. The first season debuted in August 2023 and was renewed for a second season less than two weeks later, making it one of the platform’s swiftest renewals.

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